Intellectual Disability Studies FETAC Level 5

Course details

This programme has been designed to help enable participants to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to understand the causes, range and effects of intellectual disability to develop an awareness of the importance of a social module of support and the role of various professionals in responding to the needs of the person with intellectual disability.

Credit Value

• 15 Credits

Progression

• Intellectual Disability Practices 5M1761

Specific Entry/Access and Exemptions Requirements

• Participants applying for this award should hold a level 4 and/or have relevant life and work experience. Applicants will have the opportunity to advise of any special learning requirements on application/registration

Certification

• FETAC Level 5 in Intellectual Disability Studies

Assessment

• 60% Assignment, 40% Exam

Programme Content

• Labels used with people with intellectual disability
• Advantages and disadvantages of both the medical and the social models of support
• Promote care for a persona with an intellectual disability
• Outline the history of intellectual disability in Ireland
• Policies and practices of a given organisations
• Progressive models of service delivery in Ireland and aboard
• Social, emotional, psychological and spiritual needs
• Front line staff